10 diseases you can get from animals

Most people get CSD from cat bites and scratches. Kittens are more likely to be infected and to pass the bacterium to people. About 40% of cats carry B. henselae at some time in their lives. Cats that carry B. henselae do not show any signs of illness; therefore, you cannot tell which cats can spread the disease to you.

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Most people get CSD from cat bites and scratches. Kittens are more likely to be infected and to pass the bacterium to people. About 40% of cats carry B. henselae at some time in their lives. Cats that carry B. henselae do not show any signs of illness; therefore, you cannot tell which cats can spread the disease to you.

u local: Enid

Pets can provide many benefits to humans. They comfort us and they give us companionship. However, some animals can also pass diseases to people. Learn more about "Cat Scratch Fever" and other diseases humans can contract from animals here.